What You Need to Know About Construction and Contractors

Hello. My name is Conner, and I'm so glad you found my blog. If you are in the middle of a construction project, thinking about starting one or even just curious, this blog has tips for you. I have extensive experience with all sides of the process, and I've engaged with both commercial and residential projects. I decided to share these tips to help others who are thinking about hiring a contractor or construction crew.
Expect to find a bit of everything related to construction and contracting, and if you see a post that you like, please share it with others.

Your building's foundation stands up to the weight of all the parts built above the ground. On that note, foundations often run into problems because of the immense pressure caused by the weight of the whole building and the treacherous conditions in the soil. Some of the warning signs of a bad foundation include sinking walls, wall rotation, and cracked walls. Misaligned doors are also an indication that you are running into problems.[Read More]

For many construction projects, you are required to get a construction certificate. Generally, you can obtain that from your municipal council or from a private certifier. If you want a full range of services, you may want to work with a private certifier. Here's what to look for when choosing certifiers.
1. Combined Development Consent and Construction Certification
If you need a construction certificate, you also usually need development consent. Obtaining these approvals one at a time on your own can be time consuming, but if you work with a company who can do both approvals at once for you, that can save you both time and effort.[Read More]

Waterside homes and properties are always incredibly sought after, and if you are lucky enough to own one, you will probably want to construct a jetty to make launching watercraft easier and safer. However, constructing a jetty properly isn't simply a case of hammering a few poles into a riverbank and leaving it at that — to ensure that the jetty you construct is safe, practical and mostly importantly legal, you should seriously consider hiring a civil engineer to oversee construction works.[Read More]

There is a misconception that you can create a residential tennis court with just some level land and a net. The truth is that a court like that would be ideal for figuring out if you want a full tennis court and if you would actually use it often enough to justify construction. If you have decided that you would use it often enough or that your children who are taking lessons would benefit from it, then you may need to consider hiring a tennis court builder.[Read More]